[Elecraft] K3/RigExpert TI-5

[Don Wilhelm]

  Bob,

Your assertion that one does not have to use the normal computer 
soundcard is well received.  BUT there is no need to use one of the 
"Digital Interfaces" just to get the soundcard function.  There are 
plenty of external soundcards available at less cost than the digital 
interfaces, and for those with desktop computers, adding an internal 
soundcard (in addition to the normal Windows soundcard) is an easy thing 
to do.  Most applications will let you select which soundcard should be 
used.

In other words (for those using a K3), an additional soundcard may be a 
better solution than one of the "Digital Interface" boxes.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 1/9/2011 6:59 PM, Bob Naumann wrote:
> The TI-5 has a USB sound card in it. The idea is so you don't have to
> interfere with your "normal" computer's sound card.
>
> I have a TI-5 and it works nicely - although I do FSK RTTY so the transmit
> levels are not something I have to mess with.
>
> 73,
>
> Bob W5OV
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tony Estep
> Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2011 2:50 PM
> To: Elecraft
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3/RigExpert TI-5
>
> On Sun, Jan 9, 2011 at 2:26 PM, Don Wilhelm<w3fpr at embarqmail.com>  wrote:
>
>> ...With the K3, no digital interface is required...everything needed
>> built-in, no need for a separate interface box.
>>
> What Don said. Start out by hooking the K3 straight to the computer (3
> cables: serial, audio in, audio out) and get it working that way. It will do
> all digital modes, SSB, CW, and everything else without an interface. Then
> you will know everything works and can adjust levels, etc. After that you
> can insert an interface if for some reason you need one.
>
> Tony KT0NY
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